Rosy Wave (Scopula emutaria, (Hübner, [1809]))

General Information
This species flies from dusk, but seldom travels far and rarely comes to light.

Pupates in plant debris on or near the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Sea-beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima)
Flying: One generation, late June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Coastal.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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70.028 (BF1691) Rosy Wave Scopula emutaria, (Hübner, [1809])

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